Australopacifica coxii - An Alien Geoplanid Flatworm

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Alien Geoplanid Flatworm
Australopacifica coxii
- under log 1

Alien Geoplanid Flatworm
Australopacifica coxii
- under log 2

Species found under a log at the foot of a hedgerow / dry stone wall. 16.05.13. SW4594030947.

Dr. Hugh Jones kindly confirmed this as a possible juvenile of the species and said, 'The iridescent blue spots and two lines near the midline are the key factor'.

The white patch seen in the image is some form of damage. This species isn't widely found in the UK, it has been recorded on the Isles of Scilly and Penlee Gardens, Penzance; which as approximately one mile away as the crow flies.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.